Lead Software Engineer

Summer is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their mission-driven team focused on helping Americans tackle student debt. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on coding (60%) and technical leadership (40%), leading a pod of 3-4 engineers in building innovative solutions that have already generated $1.8B in savings for users.

The position requires an experienced engineer with 5-7+ years of building production web applications and 2-3+ years of team leadership experience. You'll be responsible for driving major product initiatives from design through deployment, mentoring team members, and making critical architectural decisions. The role demands someone who can balance technical excellence with strong people management skills.

Summer, a Certified B Corp®, has raised $30 million from prestigious investors and partners with major organizations including ADP, the City of New York, and the American Federation of Teachers. The company offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary of $150K-170K, meaningful equity, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and 401(k) matching.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for coaching. You'll work in a remote-friendly environment with a culture emphasizing empathy, diversity, growth, determination, humility, and fun. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the student debt crisis while leading technical innovation at a growing fintech company.

Key responsibilities include overseeing technical execution, mentoring team members, reviewing code, clarifying requirements, and collaborating closely with product and design teams. The role requires someone who can think strategically about technical architecture while staying hands-on in the codebase and fostering a supportive team culture.

Summer offers a flexible, remote work environment and welcomes applicants from anywhere in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering leader who wants to combine technical work with team leadership while making a meaningful impact on a critical social issue.